A dated record of every sweepstakes casino legal and enforcement event we track in Louisiana, including HB 883 / Act 182. Each entry links the primary source so you can verify it.
Key regulatory developments, market changes, and enforcement actions affecting sweepstakes casinos in Louisiana from 2020 to 2026.
June 17, 2025
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board sent cease-and-desist letters to over 40 online gambling sites, with sweepstakes casinos prominently represented. This followed Attorney General Liz Murrill filing a legal opinion asserting that online sweepstakes casinos are illegal under current Louisiana law.
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June 30, 2025
Cease-and-desist order from Louisiana Gaming Control Board
June 30, 2025
Cease-and-desist order from Louisiana Gaming Control Board
June 30, 2025
Chanced exited Louisiana after receiving a cease-and-desist order, and added Louisiana to its list of excluded markets in its June 30 terms and conditions update. Its sister sweepstakes casino, Punt, left Louisiana at the same time.
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Chanced exits Louisiana market
Jun 2025Cease-and-desist order from Louisiana Gaming Control Board
Punt exits Louisiana market
Jun 2025Cease-and-desist order from Louisiana Gaming Control Board
Chanced and Punt Exit Louisiana Market
Jun 2025Chanced exited Louisiana after receiving a cease-and-desist order, and added Louisiana to its list of excluded markets in its June 30 terms and conditions update. Its sister sweepstakes casino, Punt, left Louisiana at the same time.
Last updated: June 30, 2025
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